What's the Point? Social Evolution

What's the Point? Social Evolution

What's the point of viewing violence, adversity and trauma as major issues in public health for the 21st Century? What is it that we hope to achieve?

The answer is simple - a healthier, more vibrant and innovative, equitable and just society where all children have an opportunity to fulfill their positive potential, regardless of who they are, who their parents are, or where they live.

What is standing in our way are ideas and attitudes whose time has past. We need new ideas, new solutions that will only arise from the concerted efforts of people in every community who can work together to share the joys and challenges of doing hard work over time in service of the common good.

This movement for social change, for social EVOLUTION, is happening now and is happening fast. Here are some examples.

INTERVIEWS WITH 29 OF PHILADELPHIA’S INTELLECTUAL LEADERS, PUBLIC SECTOR CHAMPIONS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS DISCUSSING THE JOURNEY TO BECOMING A TRAUMA-INFORMED CITY.

Curriculum

A Trauma-Informed Psychoeducational Group Curriculum

S.E.L.F. represents the four nonlinear, key areas of recovery that provide an organizing framework for the complex problems presented by trauma survivors, by families with problems, and by chronically stressed organizations.

Creating Sanctuary: Toward the Evolution of Sane Societies

Destroying Sanctuary: The Crisis in Human Service Delivery Systems

Restoring Sanctuary: A New Operating System for Trauma-Informed Systems of Care

SanctuaryWeb.com

SanctuaryWeb.com is your resource to gain insight into The Sanctuary Model. Research and purchase S.E.L.F Curriculums. Browse and read published articles, as well as, purchase books written by Dr. Sandra L. Bloom.

Sandra L. Bloom, M.D.Associate Professor, Health Management and Policy, Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University

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